Athens to Heraklion Ferries
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How to get from Athens to Heraklion by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Athens to Heraklion ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Heraklion is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Heraklion can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Athens to Heraklion ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best deal on a Athens Heraklion ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Heraklion simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Athens to Heraklion Ferry Information
Ferry Athens Heraklion: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Athens to Heraklion, you'll find tickets range from £26 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £222 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Heraklion route is £92. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Heraklion is 9 hours 46 min. The slowest ferries will take 11 hours 9 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will arrive in Heraklion in 8 hours 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 09:00. The last boat to Heraklion leaves the port of Athens at 21:00.
Why travel by ferry from Athens to Heraklion?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Athens to Heraklion ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Heraklion. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Athens to Heraklion is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Athens and Heraklion?
If you want to travel between Athens and Heraklion by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Heraklion?
Port of departure in Athens
Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ferries depart for Heraklion from the following ports in Athens:
Port of arrival in Heraklion
Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines ships arrive in Heraklion from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Athens to Heraklion, it will take you at least 7 hours to cover the 199 mi between Athens and Heraklion.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Heraklion in winter) and the ferry company (Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Aigaion Pelagos). There are currently 11 crossings a week between Athens and Heraklion.
There are 6 ferry companies operating between Athens and Heraklion: Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Aigaion Pelagos.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Superfast Ferries.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Superfast Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Athens Heraklion ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Athens and Heraklion, you will travel 199 mi.
To go by boat from Athens to Heraklion, you can find prices ranging from £26 for the lowest, to £222 for the highest. The average price we observed was £92.
The first ferry leaves Athens at 09:00 for Heraklion.
The last ferry to Heraklion usually departs from Athens at 21:00.
Your Athens to Heraklion ferry experience
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Athens to Heraklion sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Athens to disembarking in Heraklion. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Athens and Heraklion.
Ready for boarding in Athens
Before you set off on your Athens Heraklion ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Presentation at the port of Athens / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Athens ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Athens Heraklion crossing / Go to the Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines desk at Athens ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Heraklion / From the Athens ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the Athens to Heraklion ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.
Ferry arrival in Heraklion
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Heraklion:
- Approaching Heraklion Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Heraklion harbour from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Athens to Heraklion in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Heraklion.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Heraklion / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Heraklion harbour can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Heraklion begins in earnest!
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